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Methodist hymn book, 1877

Methodist hymn book, 1877

Copies of this 1877 hymn book, produced in London for 'the use of the people called Methodists', were sent to New Zealand and used by its newly formed Methodist congregations.

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Reference: John Wesley, A collection of hymns for the use of the people called Methodists, London: Wesleyan Conference Office, 1877.

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Tim Shoebridge, 'Methodist Church - The settler church', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/object/27511/methodist-hymn-book-1877 (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by Tim Shoebridge, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 4 Apr 2018